8 V.S.A. § 10701: Definitions

As used in this subchapter:

(1) Financial institution. “Financial institution” means a financial institution as defined in subdivision 10202(5) of this chapter.

(2) Reverse mortgage loan. “Reverse mortgage loan” means a loan that:

(A) is a loan in which the committed principal amount is secured by a mortgage on residential property owned by the borrower;

(B) is due upon sale of the property securing the loan or upon the death of the last surviving borrower or upon the borrower terminating use of the real property as a principal residence or upon the borrower’s default;

(C) provides cash advances to the borrower based upon the equity or the value in the borrower’s owner-occupied principal residence; and

(D) requires no payment of principal or interest until the entire loan becomes due and payable.